Believe

I had SO much fun coloring this image - a gorgeous digital stamp from 

Sami's Stamps, Wildflower Beauty.  If you couldn't tell, I love using bright colors.  =)  Hence, my blog!  I am entering this is the Spectrum Noir May Challenge, Flowers.  I love the blue and lime green colors together!  Here is a list of colors I used!

Hair: HB1, HB3, LV3, TB2, TB3, TB6, TB7, TB9, BGR5, True Black

Flowers: CY1, CG3, CG4

Skin: FS1, FS4, FS8, TN3

Mermaids Galore - for Clearwater

This beautiful image I had so much fun coloring!  You can get your own mermaid images (this is just one of three) by donating to a great cause - Clearwater Aquarium!  Here's the link:

Clearwater Aquarium

Here's my color breakdown:

Hair: GB2, TN2, CR10, DR5, DR6, DR7

Tail: LV1, LV2, HB2, HB3, TB1, TB3, TB4, BT2, BT3, LG1, LG3

Dolphin: IG1, IG2, IG3, IG5

Fish/Stars: CT1, CT4, FB6, OR1, OR2, OR3

Background: TN1, BT1, IB1

My son played along and colored this.  He had a good time and said he wanted to leave the hair white.  ;)

Roses are purple..and blue

I came upon a contest requiring roses to be used in the entry and when I looked at their images they had available - I fell in LOVE!  Head over to The Paper Shelter and check them out!  For this image, I'm using Witching Hour.

I use Spectrum Noir markers to color with and here is a breakdown of my color selections:

Skin: FS1, FS4, FS9, TN3, GB8

Hair: PL1, PL2, IG9, True Black

Potion/Rose: PL1, PL2, PL3, HB1, TB2

Cloak: TB2, TB3, TB5, TB7, TB9

Skull: IG1, IG2, IG3, IG6, BG3, BG5

Snake: LY2, LG1, LG3, LG5, JG5, JG6

I had a LOT of fun with this image and created a scrapbook page to put a photo or 2 on in the future. Enjoy!

I'm entering this in contests on:

The Paper Shelter - use roses

A Gem of a Challenge - use flowers

The Pink Elephant - anything goes

Brown Sugar Challenge - favorite color combo

More coloring!

Today I took the time to kick back, relax, and do some coloring with my Spectrum Noir markers. Here is my newest creation!  I'm still working on getting my hair down, but getting a little better every time I try!

Spectrum Noir Markers Used:

Hair: PP2, PP4, BP3, BP4, BP6, BP7

Skin: FS2, FS1, FS9

Shirt/Bow: CT1, CT3, CT4, GB6, GB9, GB10

Eyes: LG4, LG5, JG5, JG6

I used Gabby Loves to Color by Faery Ink

I also used my Cricut to cut the frame and my Tattered Angels inks to liven things up a bit.

I am submitting this for a contest on the Spectrum Noir blog - go check it out!
http://www.spectrumnoir.com/new-challenge-april-lots-winners/

Spectrum Noir - Back Into the Fray!

My newest love, thanks to my dear friend, is Spectrum Noir markers.  They are amazing and affordable and I love coloring!  I've just been doing it for a couple weeks and I am obsessed.  I must get the full set!  Only 98 to go!!  

As you all know, I love color and I love Steampunk, so I fused the two and colored this beauty, Top Hat Steampunk Marci from La La Land Stamps.  Using my Spectrum Noir markers, here's the breakdown:

Hat/Vest/Shoes/Cane:

GB8, GB10, EB2, EB7

Hair:

CR10, CR11, DR5, DR7

Shirt/Laces/Ribbon:

BT2, BT4, BT5, BT9

Gloves/Socks:

PP1, PP3

Buckle:

IG1, IG2, IG4, IG6

Skin:

FS2, EB1

I have a lot more I've been working on, it's just finding the time to post them!  This particular one I was inspired to do for a contest over at the Spectrum Noir blog - check it out!

http://www.spectrumnoir.com/blog/

A Homespun Affair June E Magazine Premier

Today is a big day!  I'm so proud to be a part of A Homespun Affair Design Team and our first e magazine release is today!  It is filled with projects from amazing designers and some wonderful sponsor products and giveaways, so be sure to check it out here!:

A Homespun Affair

Let us know what you think!  Looking forward to hearing your feedback!

Here is my project for the magazine:

I am doing a color choice feature every month and this month's colors are yellow, salmon, and pink.  Head on over to the magazine page and make sure to submit your own project using the colors for a chance to be featured!

On this layout, I used Paisley for the dragonfly, Fancy Frames for the frame, Nifty Fifties for the cherry and chillin and other fun embellishments for the flowers and tags.  You can read all about it and some tips and tricks I have in the magazine!  Enjoy!

Monkey Vine Banner

I've been working on making a banner for my daughter's 3rd birthday party and at first she wanted a Curious George party, so I started this.  Now she wants a Dora party, so I'm going to work on that banner next, but I still love this one and will hang it! I created and drew my own coconuts and drew my own face on the monkey from Create A Critter to try and make him look more like George.  The leaves are from CAC also, I believe and the letters are from Carousel.